KS1/KS2 Teacher - Nottingham Hope Academy | Nexus Multi Academy Trust

Join the Nexus team as a KS1/KS2 Teacher - Nottingham Hope Academy

Post title: Part time KS1/KS2 Teacher

Hours: Part time (0.6) – Permanent

Salary: Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Scale

Location: Nottingham HOPE Academy

Start date: January 2027 or April 2027 dependant on candidate

Closing date: Monday 30^th November 2026 @ 9am

Shortlisting: w.c. Monday 30^th November 2026

Interviews: w.c. Monday 7^th December 2026

Are you looking for a varied and rewarding role within a supportive, innovative and collaborative team?

Are you adaptable, resourceful, and creative, able to think on your feet and tailor your approach to meet the diverse needs of our pupils?

Do you have the highest expectations and aspirations for every child, ensuring they are supported to achieve their full potential?

Are you a passionate and dedicated practitioner with a commitment to helping pupils thrive both academically and personally?

Are you excited by the opportunities, challenges and rewards of working with children and young people who require specialist support to succeed?

Then Nottingham HOPE Academy may be exactly what you are looking for...

Nottingham HOPE Academy is a specialist alternative provision academy committed to transforming the lives of children and young people through high-quality education, care, and support. As part of our dedicated team, you will play a vital role in helping pupils overcome barriers to learning, develop confidence, and achieve positive outcomes for their future.

At Nottingham HOPE Academy, we recognise that many of our pupils have experienced disruption to their education and may have faced significant challenges in their lives. While we cannot change their past experiences, we can work together to create brighter futures. Our pupils are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to providing a nurturing, inclusive, and safe environment where every child feels valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.

Our work is underpinned by a trauma-informed and relational approach, recognising the importance of understanding each child's experiences, building strong, trusting relationships, and creating the conditions in which pupils feel safe, regulated, and ready to learn. We know that positive relationships are key to engagement, progress, and success, and we pride ourselves on knowing our pupils well and responding to their individual needs with empathy, consistency, and high expectations.

We work closely with families, carers, external agencies, and professionals to ensure that every pupil receives the personalised support they need to flourish. Through strong relationships, high expectations, and an ambitious curriculum, we strive to ensure that every young person develops the knowledge, skills, and resilience they need for the next stage of their education and life.

This role may involve working across both of our primary provision sites, Sherwood Education Centre and the Children's Hospital School. Sherwood Education Centre provides education for primary-aged pupils who require specialist alternative provision and benefit from a highly personalised approach to learning and support. Our Children's Hospital School supports pupils who are unable to attend their mainstream setting due to medical needs, ensuring continuity of education during their treatment and recovery. While both settings share the same commitment to providing exceptional educational experiences, each offers its own unique context, challenges, and rewards. The successful candidate will be flexible, adaptable, and enthusiastic about working across these distinct settings to meet the needs of our pupils.

About the Trust

This is an exciting opportunity to join an award winning Multi Academy Trust and be part of a welcoming and supportive team that serves amazing children and young people. Nexus Multi Academy Trust was founded in 2016, with 19 unique SEND and mainstream academies.

We are a growing, forward thinking and innovative Trust with a shared ethos, vision and values for a personalised child centred approach. We are committed and invested in “Learning together, to be the best we can be” and it is as relatable to every employee and partner of our Trust as it is to our children, young adults and their families.

Please see a copy of our most recent prospectus and workforce engagement statement for further information.

Our Opportunity

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and flexible Teacher to join our team of dedicated staff who are committed to providing an excellent learning environment and become part of a busy, successful team.

We are looking for are an experienced Teacher who has worked within a mainstream or specialist education setting and has a real drive to make a difference in children’s lives, you must be able to provide our children with aspirations for their futures along with promoting a positive culture in everything you do.

Knowledge of SEN will be advantageous and you must be able to respond to the emotional, social and mental health needs of our children and young people. You will be required to ensure the safety of our children and young people and facilitate their access to learning by responding to individual needs, which may include personal care and hygiene.

Experience of working with primary aged pupils would be advantageous.

Through building positive relationships and using your excellent interpersonal skills, you will support pupils to make progress, recognise their achievements, and celebrate their successes.

You will be working as part of a team, teaching small groups or working one to one with pupils. You will be part of a committed staff team who are motivated every day by improving the life chances of our children and young people.

What you can expect from us

Wellbeing – Pay – Careers and Training – Annual Leave and Flexibility

Access to free wellbeing support resources including counselling, medical and legal advice and an option to top up to private healthcare via corporate membership of a healthcare plan.
Access to discount schemes for savings with high street retailers, restaurants, activities and lifestyle services
Auto enrolment into a leading pension scheme with Teachers Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
Access to extensive and tailored career pathways, CPD programmes, training and coaching giving you the opportunity to grow and develop your career
An Induction package to help you settle in and approach your role with confidence and enthusiasm
The ability to contribute to and share quality practice with other professional TAs, Teachers and the wider team
Internal opportunities across the Trust academies and to work with specialised leaders in education on nationally recognised projects
Flexible working policies
Cycle to Work Scheme
Annual leave increases based on length of service plus bank holidays for support staff

To apply

If you're interested in this role and wish to apply, please visit the Nexus MAT website to download an application form. Once on the Nexus MAT website, select the Joining Us – Careers section, click on the position you wish to apply for, and the application can be found at the bottom of the page.

All candidates are advised to refer to the job profile before making an application.

Completed applications to be sent to hope.hr@nexusmat.org

In line with safer recruitment practices and Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), curriculum vitae (CV’s) will only be accepted alongside a full application form

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Further information

We warmly welcome and encourage prospective candidates to visit the school prior to application. Please contact Lynne Bradley on 0115 9153862 (option 2) to arrange a visit at one of the times listed below. Visits can take place at either Sherwood Education Centre or the Children's Hospital School: there is no expectation for candidates to visit both sites.

Visits to our Sherwood Education Centre can be arranged for:

Thursday 19^th November at 3:15pm
Monday 23^rd November at 3:15pm

Visits to our Children’s Hospital School can be arranged for:

Tuesday 17^th November at 2:00pm
Tuesday 24^th November at 3:15pm

Further information can be found on our school website Nottingham HOPE Academy - Home & Career List | Nexus Multi Academy Trust (nexusmat.org)

Nexus Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

This post involves working with children and young people. If successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level and a barred list check. Further information about the Disclosure and Barring Service and can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce.

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